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Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Washington state, USA
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Re: WEEK 2: What we've experienced!!!
Here is the piece I am just finishing up: "By the Seaside" by Jean Louis Gobbaerts (or Streabbog - he spelled his name backwards sometimes for some reason....).…
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: Juan Carlos' Practice Diary
@Juan Carlos Olite Lovely, Juan Carlos - light, delicate, and absolutely charming!
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
Your Practice Diary
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Re: Quick Tips: How to improve your scales! With Dominic Cheli
I understand that this is about improving your scales, but do you have a preferred order or way of learning/teaching scales the first time around? I'm sure there are several approaches,…
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Live Calendar
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned
@Scott Nguyễn I'm so happy to hear Scott's again. Thanks for posting his beautiful playing.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned
@Fingers Lan lovely!
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned
This year, after a rough start, things really got rolling in August with a fantastic teacher. We've done a lot of solfege practice, many many technique exercises, beginning to learn scales,…
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: Kick off to the Holidays Concert!
If anyone is interested, here is video I took from Thurmond's performance at the competition on Saturday last. This was his first in-person competition,…
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Kick off to the Holidays Concert!
@Peter Golemme Hi Peter - the video is listed as private, so we can't see it!
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
Community Concerts!
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Re: Kick off to the Holidays Concert!
@Gail Starr Oh, Gail!! So very lovely.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor
@Michael It's great to see and hear you again! I had wondered where you disappeared to. Sorry to hear about your finger, and hope it remains under control.…
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Juan Carlos Olite Lovely! Pure enjoyment to listen to.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
I always begin by turning the heater up in the piano room! (there are only a couple months of the year when this isn't necessary) I have the luxury of being able to play in small to medium chunks…
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Juan Carlos Olite As soon as I learn something new by Bach, I'll be sure to post!
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Improving your arpeggios in every way! with Dominic Cheli
A wonderful and timely topic for me - I am in a piano lesson during this time, but will be sure to catch the recording afterward.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
Live Calendar
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Re: “ Can virtuosity feel comfortable and sound wonderful? How the Taubman Approach helps solve difficult passages in Chopin" With Robert Durso
@Allan Freilich Yes, all livestreams are recorded and archived for later viewing.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Live Calendar
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Juan Carlos Olite Incredibly beautiful. A great start to my day!
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 3: Share your performance with us!
@Elizabeth Wonderful, Elizabeth! I so enjoyed listening to your playing. Thank you for posting!
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week 3: Share your performance with us!
@Juan Carlos Olite So beautiful, Juan Carlos. It brought tears to my eyes!
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Status Check!
@Vidhya Bashyam Wow, Vidhya! This is marvelous! You captured the mood so perfectly. I eagerly await your next video!!
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
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Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Status Check!
@Derek McConville Wonderful playing! These pieces are intriguing - thanks for sharing.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
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Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Status Check!
@Gail Starr Thank you! I really appreciate your comment! (from Thurmond)
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
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Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Status Check!
@Derek McConville looking forward to hearing more. I enjoyed your playing, though am not familiar with the piece. Thanks for introducing it to me.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
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Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Status Check!
@Natalie Peh I just learned of his choral music very recently, too. It is rather amazing.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Status Check!
@Josh&Tim Fantastic! This was a lot of fun to listen to. Thank you for sharing.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
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Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Status Check!
@Ching Lee Goh what lovely playing! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to hearing more.
Michelle R
Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
Michelle_Russell
2 yrs ago
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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